Homemade Natural Mouthwashes
Find several DIY mouthwashes that eliminate potentially harmful chemicals.
- Distilled Water
- Xylitol
- Baking Soda
- Essential Oil
- Anise Stars
- L-Arginine
- Calcium Carbonate
- Blue Green Algae
- Cloves
- Turmeric
Refreshing Classic DIY Mouthwash
Combine 2 cups distilled water, 1 ounce xylitol (birch sugar), 1 tsp baking soda, and a few drops of your favorite essential oil (peppermint, spearmint, cinnamon are some common ones used for mouthwashes) together in a jar and shake vigorously. The ingredients will combine fairly quickly.
Remineralizing Natural Mouthwash
Soak 2-3 anise stars in one cup of water overnight.
Remove the anise stars from the water and add ½ teaspoon L-Arginine, ½ teaspoon Calcium Carbonate, ¼ teaspoon of Blue Green Algae to the water.
Whisk until well combined.
Transfer mouthwash to a small mason jar or glass bottle.
Turmeric Mouthwash
Soak 3-4 cloves in one cup of water overnight.
Remove the cloves and add ½ teaspoon Calcium Carbonate, ½ teaspoon L-Arginine, ½ teaspoon Turmeric, ½ teaspoon baking soda to the clove-infused water, including an additional one cup of water.
Whisk until well combined.
Transfer to a small mason jar or glass bottle.
Natural pH Balancing Mouthwash
Add ½ teaspoon Calcium Carbonate, ½ teaspoon Baking Soda, ¼ teaspoon Xylitol, ½ teaspoon Blue Green Algae, 1 cup Water in a small jar and whisk until combined.
- Baking soda neutralizes bad odors, thus eliminating bad breath. It also prevents erosion of tooth enamel by neutralizing acid in the mouth.
- Xylitol is a natural sweetener that is found in some fruits and vegetables and has been shown to remineralize tooth enamel and reduce plaque.
- L-Arginine is a naturally occurring amino acid that works to prevent tooth decay and optimizes oral health.
- Calcium Carbonate gently and safely removes stains and debris from teeth, while remineralizing.
- Blue green algae works as a natural pH stabilizer that moisturizes the mouth and maintains the health of the oral microbiome.
- Anise keeps breath fresh and prevents bad breath.
- Cloves stimulate circulation and enhance the health of gum tissues. They also have antimicrobial and antifungal properties.
- Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory agent and helps whiten teeth.